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antidemocratic

British  
/ ˌæntɪˌdɛməˈkrætɪk /

adjective

  1. opposed to the principles or practice of democracy

    anti-democratic forces

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Dewey regarded the vocational orientation of education as profoundly antidemocratic, because it limited real intellectual development to the college-going elite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

They can also counteract antidemocratic aspects of the political process by empowering underrepresented communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2023

Of course, an emphasis on the rule of law and justice are central to confronting and stopping antidemocratic leaders.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2023

“We should not fall into the habit of assuming that judicial review is antidemocratic — judicial review is counter-majoritarian,” Mr. Feldman said.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2021

I warned Mr. de Klerk that any antidemocratic actions would have serious repercussions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela